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Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/18/2024 3:20 pm Looks like a tail flip if they're both "pure acetone". Report this Post to the Staff
donnie59 Pillar of the Community United States 781 Posts	Posted 07/18/2024 7:58 pm I worked with acetone at an industrial level for many years, and while it's a wonderful solvent, it does have its issues. I strongly suggest if you use anything to dab off the excess acetone after soaking, thoroughly wash the cotton ball, towel, or whatever you use you dab the excess, before you throw it away. Acetone can, and will, under the right circumstances, spontaneously combust (I've seen it happen many times). I suggest using a normal cotton ball as a dabber, and flush it immediately after you are finished. Report this Post to the Staff
gigi2110 Pillar of the Community United States 1770 Posts	Posted 07/18/2024 9:45 pm Thank you @donnie59! I will keep that in mind! gigi2110 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96936 Posts	Posted 07/18/2024 10:19 pm all very good points to ponder Donnie - thanks for the input and safety reminder.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Brandmeister Pillar of the Community United States 6542 Posts	Posted 07/18/2024 11:45 pm I rotate out my glass jar every month or so. The acetone AND the jar. Otherwise the crud that you dissolve from coins will just get deposited on your next coins when the acetone evaporates. Report this Post to the Staff
gigi2110 Pillar of the Community United States 1770 Posts	Posted 07/19/2024 12:10 am Thank you @Brandmeister! As @Dearborn said. I would like to thank everyone for take your precious time and teach me all that good points, for all the input and advice in how to used acetone, is very very kind of you and I really appreciate it. I'm sure I'm not the only one who will benefit from all that advice, a lot of new members that didn't know this information will appreciate too. You all guys are the best thank you so much!! gigi2110 Report this Post to the Staff
Halo1st Pillar of the Community United States 2775 Posts	Posted 07/19/2024 04:35 am Food for thought. Coin conservation is one thing. Coin cleaning is something else. Please note Badthad's take on the matter below. http://goccf.com/t/57008#447106 Note I've used Sunnyside Acetone in the past with seemingly good results, but be aware some cans labeled ACETONE in big letters can differ. Found one brand at the autoparts place. Read the back for contents, which read as pure Mineral Spirits. Though mineral spirits makes a good paint thinner and cleaner, it is petroleum base. As far as use on potential coins and disposal. Start fresh every-time with a clean vessel and dispose. Do not recommend reuse. Pour it on the weeds in the driveway cracks. Yet to see a weed spontaneous combust, but I guess there can always be a first time. Thanks, Doug. Report this Post to the Staff
gigi2110 Pillar of the Community United States 1770 Posts	Posted 07/19/2024 1:46 pm Thank you for your input and advice @Halo1st, is very helpful and I will have that in mind when I use it. gigi2110 Report this Post to the Staff
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